Cranio - Journal of Craniomandibular Practice

Aims & Scope

CRANIO: The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice is the oldest and largest journal in the world devoted to temporomandibular disorders, and now also includes articles on all aspects of sleep medicine.

The Journal is multidisciplinary in its scope, with editorial board members from all areas of medicine and dentistry, including general dentists, oral surgeons, orthopaedists, radiologists, chiropractors, professors and behavioural scientists, physical therapists, acupuncturists, osteopathic and ear, nose and throat physicians.

CRANIO publishes commendable works from outstanding researchers and clinicians in their respective fields.

The multidisciplinary format allows individuals practicing with a TMD emphasis to stay abreast of related disciplines, as each issue presents multiple topics from overlapping areas of interest.

CRANIO's current readership (thousands) is comprised primarily of dentists; however, many physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, osteopathic physicians and other related specialists subscribe and contribute to the Journal.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	2.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.678

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	54

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8410

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	673

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Dentistry and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin in Treating Myofascial Pain in Bruxers: A Controlled Placebo Pilot Study

  Citation: 150

  Authors: Luca, Daniele, Milena, Luigi, Stefano, Giuseppe

• Examination of a Large Patient Population for the Presence of Symptoms and Signs of Temporomandibular Disorders

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Barry C., Israel

• Examination of the Relationship Between Mandibular Position and Body Posture

  Citation: 97

  Authors: Kiwamu, Noshir R., Emad F., Albert G., Hiroshi, Takao, Atsuro

• Myofascial Pain of the Jaw Muscles: Comparison of Short-Term Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin Injections and Fascial Manipulation Technique

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Luca, Antonio, Carla, Stefano, Daniele

• Botulinum Toxin, Lidocaine, and Dry-Needling Injections in Patients with Myofascial Pain and Headaches

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Roberta, Francisco, Camila

• Relationship Between Dental Occlusion and Posture

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Ramin Sharifi, Dominique Deville, Luc, Laurence

• Prevalence of Bruxism in Patients with Different Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) Diagnoses

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Daniele, Eleonora, Mario, Mario

• Effect of Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) in Patients with Cervicogenic Headache: A Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Study

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Harry, Kerstin

• Forward Head Posture: Its Structural and Functional Influence on the Stomatognathic System, a Conceptual Study

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Humberto E., Arturo

• Effects of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy on Temporomandibular Disorders

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Cláudia Maria, Melissa de Oliveira, Marco Antonio Moreira Rodrigues

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